Perioperative psychological distress in patients with intracranial tumors; a single center study
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Neuro-oncology patients experience high distress, particularly those with motor deficits or poor post-operative outcomes. Distress levels remained largely unchanged peri-operatively, highlighting a significant need for psychological support.
Area Of Science
- Neuro-oncology
- Psychological distress assessment
- Neurosurgery outcomes
Background
- The Distress Thermometer (DT) is used to measure distress in neuro-oncology patients.
- DT values above 4 indicate significant distress requiring intervention.
- Peri-operative distress data in this population is limited.
Purpose Of The Study
- To evaluate peri-operative distress levels in neurosurgical patients with intracranial tumors.
- To identify factors associated with high distress in this cohort.
Main Methods
- Retrospective study of 254 neurosurgical inpatients between October 2015 and December 2019.
- Distress assessed using the DT pre- or post-surgery.
- Comparative analysis using the Wilcoxon rank-sum test.
Main Results
- Mean DT was 5.4 ± 2.4; 44.5% of patients had DT ≥ 6.
- Motor deficits and poor post-operative neurological performance correlated with high distress (DT > 6).
- Distress significantly decreased in males post-surgery but remained high overall; no other significant peri-operative changes observed.
Conclusions
- High distress levels in neuro-oncology patients indicate a substantial need for psychological support.
- Motor deficits and poor neurological outcomes are key indicators of severe distress.
- Peri-operative distress showed minimal variation, underscoring the need for continuous support.
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